Services for New Students

Welcome!

We are pleased you have chosen IUPUI.  You will be joining approximately 30,000 students enrolled in more than 200 degree programs.  IUPUI is host to nearly 1,700 international students and research scholars each year from over 100 countries. On this international campus, you will have many opportunities to engage in international curricula and events, and to share your cultural perspectives in the classroom and beyond.

IUPUI is an urban university community located in downtown Indianapolis, known as the "Circle City."  Indianapolis is among the 15 largest cities in the U.S., with a population of almost 800,000.  Located in the heart of Indiana, it is the state capital.  The city is most famous for the Indy 500 race held every May.  Indianapolis offers outstanding museums, parks, and performing arts within blocks of the IUPUI campus.  

The city also is home to hundreds of ethnic restaurants and grocery stores, a variety of places for religious worship (churches, mosques, temples), and numerous festivals that celebrate various ethnicities.

For more information about IUPUI and Indianapolis:
http://www.indy.org
http://www.indyethnicfood.com

The staff of the Office of International Affairs (OIA) welcomes you.  We hope the professional, personal, and cultural experiences you have on our campus are enjoyable and challenging, and we look forward to learning new things with you.